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Proposal to Reverse 24th St Sparks Debate
The South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) is encouraging the City to reverse the direction of South 24th St between Bainbridge St and Lombard…
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Norman Rockwell's Son Shapes Fitler Square With Playful Monster Fountain
By Stacia Friedman When children play at the Markward Recreation Center inside Schuylkill River Park, they are more likely to shriek with laughter than…
A Heart-to-Heart with Longtime Fitler Realtor Pam Rosser-Thistle
In this issue: A Heart-to-Heart with Longtime Fitler Realtor Pam Rosser-Thistle Celebrate With Rev. Lou Temme at Trinity Memorial Church A…
Fitler Square Finds a Champion in Ben Keys
The Wharton professor serves as the president of the Fitler Square Neighborhood Association
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October 2023
A Toast to 30 Years of Bonner’s Irish Pub
Bonner’s Irish Pub, the storied neighborhood bar on 23rd and Sansom, marks its 30th anniversary on November 8th
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Eager Green Thumbs Face Years-Long Wait at Fitler Square’s Premier Community Garden
By James Young The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden (SPRCG), located just off S 25th Street on the park’s Northeast corner, is one of…
Exclusive Photos: Ambrosia Plans Expansion Into Adjoining Townhome
Ambrosia, the much-loved neighborhood restaurant, is expanding into an adjoining townhome. The expansion will make it easier to get a table at this…
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David Aragon
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Vandalized Murals & Fragile Qur'ans: Fitler Square's CCAHA Takes On Art's Most Daring Rescues
By Rolando Rosa When Candice Graham stepped into Shofuso on a mid-June morning in 2022, she was met with a disheartening scene. Two waterfall murals…
Fitler Groups Push for Taney Street Rename; City Council Hesitates
By James Young Taney Street, named after the infamous Supreme Court Justice Roger B. Taney, cuts through Fitler Square west of 26th St. It also stands…
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September 2023
Greenfield Parents Plead for Traffic Solutions on 24th Street
Greenfield School parents are pressing the city for a solution to the lightning-fast traffic on S 24th Street at Sansom Street. The road serves as a…
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David Aragon
Schuylkill River Park’s 10-Year Master Plan: Slow But Steady Progress at the Two-Year Mark
By C.M. Crockford In October 2021, the Friends of Schuylkill River Park unveiled their 10-year master plan for the beloved Fitler Square neighborhood…
Tragedy and Turmoil at Fitler Square’s Prolonged “Sansom5” Construction Site
Financial Struggles, Safety Concerns, and Unforeseen Delays Dog Philly's Luxury Sansom5 Development
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Nick Russo
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